CVE-2023-21566: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
·
Updated

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017>=15.0<15.9.52
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<16.11.24
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.0<17.0.19
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.2<17.2.13
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.4<17.4.5
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)=16.11
16.11.24
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.0
17.0.19
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.4
17.4.5
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)=15.9
15.9.52
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.2
17.2.13

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.11.24
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.19
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.4.5
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.9.52
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.2.13

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:09 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-21566?

CVE-2023-21566 is a Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

2

Which versions of Microsoft Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2023-21566?

Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (version 15.0 - 15.9.52), Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.0 - 16.11.24), and Visual Studio 2022 (version 17.0 - 17.4.5) are affected by CVE-2023-21566.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21566?

CVE-2023-21566 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

4

How do I fix CVE-2023-21566 in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017?

To fix CVE-2023-21566 in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, update to version 15.9.53 or later.

5

How do I fix CVE-2023-21566 in Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 and 2022?

To fix CVE-2023-21566 in Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 or 2022, update to the latest version available.

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